Talented Hairess A Rose with Thorns

Chapter 443

Stanley wondered when Nancy and Jacob had met-and why they seemed so close.

Nancy let Jacob guide her away, their fingers locked together, her face turning a deep shade of red.

They were holding hands...

But before Nancy could fully enjoy the moment, the memory of that day outside the booth with Collin hit her like a ton of bricks.

Jacob only saw her as sweet and treated her like a little sister. The thrill she'd just felt evaporated in an instant, and she wrenched her hand free from his grasp.

She had no intention of being his "sweet little sister"!

"Don't you want to go back to the room?" Jacob's voice was tender, his misunderstanding clear. "How about I take you home instead?"

Nancy turned her face away, her voice cold. "No, Mr. Murray. I can get home by myself."

he realized she was

As he leaned in close toward her, his

reserved and polished, but without them, he

were so close

spinning out of control. She already had feelings for him, and now he was being so tender? That was downright unfair! How was she supposed to stay mad at him like this? Seeing her anger fade, Jacob gently patted her head and spoke softly, trying to calm her down, "Nance,

to upset her, but he figured

snapped out of

what you did

his apology to make things worse, and he was at a

"I hate you!"

off. Jacob felt a headache coming on-how had his attempt to make things right only made them worse? He quickly followed, trying to catch up. But just then, a mocking voice cut through the tension. "This is

short distance away, wore a lazy

looks like you're having a rough

Jacob, usually so in control, getting put in his place

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